Grayland, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Grays Harbor County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
685
Population
100/sq mi density
$37,328
Median Income
$36,548 per capita
$216,900
Home Value
$283,343 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$37,328 median income, 19.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$216,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Grayland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8416°N, 124.0912°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Grays Harbor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 20.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 96.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
| Tsunami | Very High |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 134 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 136 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 129 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 163 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 177 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 11.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 11.2 in | Coldest |
Grayland has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.7") and July the driest (1.1").